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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Surf

How a Surf Trip to Ireland Was Everything I’d Expected and More

Daniel Hamlin
Community
News

How Surfing Is About to Officially Become California’s State Sport

Morgan Sliff
Community
Surf

Boardroom Show’s Icons of Foam Contest to Honor Marc Andreini and Employ New Format

Scott Bass
Community
Surf

‘In the Water, It’s Like I Don’t Have Down’s Anymore’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Love Letter to the Most Beautiful, Confusing, and Angry Mistress I’ve Ever Known

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Meet Brittany Parker: She’s Made River Surfing Her Life

John Rathwell
Community
Opinion

Opinion: Oh Please, California, Just Let Hawaii Have Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

Just When I Thought There Was No Hope, I Found Perfection In France

Damian Davila
Community
Surf

Gearoid McDaid Proves that Battling Ireland’s Winter Is Well Worth the Effort

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alison Teal Infiltrates the Actual Castle from Beauty and the Beast by Surfboard

Alison Teal
Community
Comedy

What If Your Leash Defined You as a Surfer?

Caleb Slaney
Community
Surf

Picture-Perfect Moroccan Perfection

The Inertia
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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